Well, now we're even. If you can really call my mother and Bruce Wayne even...
[And he's just gonna keep laughing because the idea of Bruce Wayne and Mary West in the same room chastising their respective children with their full names is just hilarious for some reason.]
Dude? I think if anyone could scare Batman it would be my mother when she's angry... I mean, I seriously hope she never wants to have a "talk with the principal" sort of thing.
[And he didn't even think it was possible, but he laughs harder. His abs are pretty much exploding right now.]
OhmygodDickI'mdying—
[The name just sort of slipped out, but he doesn't even care, because in this moment they are just Dick and Wally, and it's only natural to call your best friend by his real name.]
[It doesn't even bother him. In fact, he doesn't even notice, because this, all of this, is what he wants. What he really, really wants. And he laughs with him, reaching out and holding onto Wally's shoulder to support him as he hunches over, stomach clenching]
[Okay, okay, trying to stop laughing. Breathe. A hand goes up to wipe his eyes because, yeah, he's literally laughed himself to tears. Now just breathe, Wally, breathe.]
Okay... Okay. I think I'm good. Except for the part where my abs are on fire. But that's okay. Because man it's been a while since I laughed that hard. [And now he's just grinning stupidly, coz I mean that's really just his default face anyway.]
[So it takes him a few more moments to calm himself down, and even when he does he's wheezing a bit and holding his sides.]
Dude, I didn't even realize it was that funny. God.
[And he stands up straight again, dropping his hand from Wally's arm and still smiling, dragging a hand through his hair to pull his bangs off his face.]
Laughing at our parents' expense? That's comedy gold right there, man.
[Dammit, Dick, why did you do that. That stupid sexy hand-through-hair thing. Just. God. He was feeling totally at ease, comfortable, and now he's got to play it cool again, like butterflies didn't just attack his stomach. Because really. Dick is thirteen. This should not be happening.]
[Cause he's worth it. And oblivious, apparently, because he doesn't notice anything change about Wally at all. But he takes a deep breath, officially calm, and shakes his head.]
True that, man. True that.
[Suddenly his stomach rumbles. Loudly. And he remembers the fact he still hasn't eaten yet and looks at Wally expectantly.]
[He smiles. A honest to goodness smile. Then he nods and looks off towards the boardwalk. Nevermind the fact that Wally nearly just died, they're going to go get food.]
You're right, man. I shouldn't have even asked. Let's go.
[Plus it's never not a good time to go get food, especially when you're Wally. Besides, that hot dog was so not enough to get him through a near death experience, so he is pretty hungry again.]
[And Dick totally doesn't feel the slightest ping of disappointment as he watches Wally get dressed. Not at all. In fact, instead of watching Wally get dressed he reaches for his bag and puts on his sunglasses, getting dressed as well.]
[Oh Dick, you'll be seeing half-naked Wally again soon enough. I mean. Uh. No, no you won't. ANYWAY Wally's totally disappointed when Dick puts his sunglasses back on. Because now he'll just have to rely on his imagination to replicate those baby blues—which, to be honest, isn't hard, but it's nothing compared to seeing the real deal. He'll just pretend he's not disappointed by shrugging instead.]
Nah, you pick, man. I am literally the least picky person on the planet. Anywhere's fine with me.
[He smiles at that, stomach rumbling again.] Sweet man, cause there's this one place I haven't tried yet that looked good. Let's go.
[And he's pulled his shirt on and has his shoes, putting his towel over his shoulder, wondering just when he'll be seeing him half-naked again but also not cause, uh, that would not be bro.] You ready?
[He walks off expecting Wally to be right next to him, hands in his pockets and heading off towards the boardwalk, eyeing all the stands and the last few stragglers spending their last days on the beach.]
Man, I am not ready for classes to start. Not at all.
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Dude, don't compare me to your mother. Not cool. [But he's still laughing and shaking his head a bit.]
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[Yeah, sorry, dude, it's only fair.]
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Well, now we're even. If you can really call my mother and Bruce Wayne even...
[And he's just gonna keep laughing because the idea of Bruce Wayne and Mary West in the same room chastising their respective children with their full names is just hilarious for some reason.]
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Dude, I don't know which would be scarier...
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Dude? I think if anyone could scare Batman it would be my mother when she's angry... I mean, I seriously hope she never wants to have a "talk with the principal" sort of thing.
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[Laughter is way contagious, okay? And his sides are starting to hurt.]
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Alfred... gets mad? I didn't even think that was possible.
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Yeah, mostly at Bruce. But it's so funny cause...Bruce just backs down. Immediately.
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OhmygodDickI'mdying—
[The name just sort of slipped out, but he doesn't even care, because in this moment they are just Dick and Wally, and it's only natural to call your best friend by his real name.]
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Wallystop...stopohmygodIcan't...Ican'tevenbreath...
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Okay... Okay. I think I'm good. Except for the part where my abs are on fire. But that's okay. Because man it's been a while since I laughed that hard. [And now he's just grinning stupidly, coz I mean that's really just his default face anyway.]
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Dude, I didn't even realize it was that funny. God.
[And he stands up straight again, dropping his hand from Wally's arm and still smiling, dragging a hand through his hair to pull his bangs off his face.]
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[Dammit, Dick, why did you do that. That stupid
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True that, man. True that.
[Suddenly his stomach rumbles. Loudly. And he remembers the fact he still hasn't eaten yet and looks at Wally expectantly.]
Up for some food?
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Dude, when am I not up for food?
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You're right, man. I shouldn't have even asked. Let's go.
100TH COMMENT AWW YEAA
You can pick, coz you know I'll eat anything.
AW SHIT SON
I dunno, you still owe me ice cream for the whole race earlier. And a burger sounds good too...
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[And he's putting his clothes back on, hooray!]
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Any particular place you wanna get the burger?
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Nah, you pick, man. I am literally the least picky person on the planet. Anywhere's fine with me.
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[And he's pulled his shirt on and has his shoes, putting his towel over his shoulder, wondering just when he'll be seeing him half-naked again but also not cause, uh, that would not be bro.] You ready?
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[He walks off expecting Wally to be right next to him, hands in his pockets and heading off towards the boardwalk, eyeing all the stands and the last few stragglers spending their last days on the beach.]
Man, I am not ready for classes to start. Not at all.
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lol almost a month later
it's never too late
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